Michelle had a very rough childhood. In her attempt to escape the pain caused by regular abuse, she began use of alcohol and drugs at the young age of 11. But she couldn’t get rid of her simmering anger. Michelle became very aggressive. She liked being angry. More specifically, she liked having angry explosions. She…
continue reading »I’m late posting this week because I went to see a dear friend who is battling cancer. Actually, it isn’t because I made the trip, it’s because I accidentally left my computer at home and didn’t realize it until I arrived at my destination seven hours later. Consequently, I was without a computer until I got home…
continue reading »I didn’t wish many people a Happy New Year this time. When I did I hesitated. It may be nitpicking semantics, but “Happy New Year” isn’t what I want to convey. Every time I read it or said it, I thought of the friend who recently said, “All I want is to be happy!” From…
continue reading »What is your New Year’s tradition? We’ve been to a few parties and have participated in watch services of prayer and praise to bring in the New Year. I’ve also made resolutions, but haven’t done anything consistently enough to establish a tradition. However, with the change of the calendar year, I do look back to see what…
continue reading »A babe, born in a stable in Bethlehem. Unlike us, He chose to come to earth, Chose when and where to make His appearance. He humbled Himself because of His great love. Love for you and me. He came so that He might hang on a cross, To spill His blood, Redeeming man from sin. To…
continue reading »“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God” (John 1:1-2). . . . Jesus Christ was in the beginning. He was here before time began. He was with God. Indeed, He was–and is–God. “Then God said, “Let Us make man…
continue reading »“Tis the season to be jolly,” or so the Christmas song goes. I enjoy decking the halls, but prefer thinking of Christmas as the season of peace and joy. Jolly is good, but it reminds me of Santa, and I’m not trying to be like Santa. Life is not always jolly. Jesus is the Prince…
continue reading »We have just celebrated Thanksgiving. Can I assume that we celebrated by giving thanks? Did you notice that when you are thankful, it lifts your spirits? Your heart rejoices. It’s hard to have a heart that is full of gratefulness and to also be angry, fearful, anxious, or any of those negative emotions that drag…
continue reading »I am thankful for you, for those of you who faithfully read this blog, and for those who are visiting for the first time. I am grateful to connect with others who love the Lord Jesus and desire to be more like Him. I pray that you have a blessed Thanksgiving, one willed with love…
continue reading »For two months, I’ve been involved in cleaning out “stuff.” I’ve discovered that I’m more sentimental than I realized. Things connected with a special person or fond memory are hard to part with. In addition, I’m surprised by how many things I want to keep simply because I like them. Or maybe “I might need…
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